Bramling Cross is a rather rare breed and is mostly available in the UK. First harvested in 1927 at Wye College its lineage is a cross between Golding and a wild Manitoban (Canadian) hop. It is considered well suited to cask conditioned recipes as well as Christmas and fruit beers. Perhaps Brew Dog Brewery says it best when they speak of Bramling Cross as being elegant, refined, assured, (boring) and understated. They suggest people often don't use enough of Bramling Cross to let its true flavours and eccentricities shine. When used in large quantities the fruity element in Bramling Cross springs to life. This use exhibits complex fruity notes of lemon, blackcurrant and pear, particularly when used as a late addition. Some brewers have also recorded notes of blackberries and plums. Characteristics Notes of lemon, blackcurrant, blackberries and plums particularly when used as a late addition. Purpose Bittering & Aroma Alpha Acid 5%-7.8% Origin UK Substitutes East Kent Golding Styles Golden Ale, Strong Ale,Stout, Porter

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Named after the Haitian god of agriculture, Azacca is one of a new brood of dwarf bittering hops. Descended directly from Toyomidori, its greater parentage also includes Summit™ and Northern Brewer. Bred by the American Dwarf Hop Association, a joint hop breeding venture between Roy Farms, Wyckoff Farms and Green Acres Farms, Azacca is considered by many brewers as being well suited to IPAs.

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Ubiquitous Amarillo hops are used in several commercial beers where its ultra-high myrcene content creates a delicious orange citrus flavour. It is also highly acidic, making it perfect for ESBs and Pale Ales. A varietal of Virgil Gamache Farms, Inc., Amarillo was discovered to be a mutation from another variety. Also Known As Amarillo Gold Characteristics Orange citrus flavour Purpose Aroma Alpha Acid 8%-11% Origin US Substitutes Cascade, Centennial, Chinook, Summer Styles American Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, American Wheat, Bitter, Wheat Beer, Red Ale, ESB

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